The Osterville Village Library will host bestselling author Jon Katz, who will discuss writing, the human-animal bond and his latest book, Rose in a Storm, at 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Osterville Baptist Church, 824 Main St. Sponsored by Books By the Sea, Osterville. Book signing and refreshments follow. Free event. 508-428-5757.

Historian to speak and sign books

Author and historian Martin W. Sandler will speak and sign copies of his books Kennedy Through the Lens and Lost to Time, at 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at Christ the King Parish Hall, 5 Jobs Fishing Road, Mashpee. Free event. Sponsored by Osterville’s Books By the Sea.

Books and chocolate

Books By the Sea, 846 Main St., Osterville, will host two authors and an artist during the 6th Annual Osterville Chocolate Festival on Feb. 5: • Noon to 1 p.m.: Sally Gunning will sign copies of The Rebellion of Jane Clarke; • Noon to 2 p.m.: Maggie Davis signs her new cookbook, Good Food for Life; Noon to 2 p.m.: Artist Connie Reschke offers her mini heart art paintings. 508-420-9400.

Evening of memoirs

Authors Susan Trausch (Groping Toward Whatever…) and Paula Butturini (Keeping the Feast) will discuss the process of memoir writing and speak about their new books at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Titcomb’s Bookshop, 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich. Book signing follows. 508-888-2331.

Doin’s at the village libraries

• Barnstable Village – Sturgis Library is hosting a Rediscovering the Classics Reading and Discussion Series on Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Upcoming - Feb. 22:The Good Earth; Mar. 29: The Great Gatsby; April 26: The Grapes of Wrath. Registration required. (www.sturgislibrary.org)

• Centerville – The library’s book group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. (www.centervillelibrary.com)

• Cotuit – The Book Club meets every third Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (www.cotuitlibrary.org)

• Marstons Mills – The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (www.mmpl.org)

The Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St., has a series of 20 English language instructional DVDs that teach English as a Second Language. Each ESL segment is packaged individually and is appropriate for those of any language background. These can be checked out for a week at a time on a CLAMS card. For more information, call 508-790-6220.

Online language learning

Mango Languages, an online language learning system, is available 24/7 to anyone with a Hyannis Library CLAMS card. There are 22 foreign language courses and 14 ESL courses. Log on to www.hyannislibrary.org and click “Mango.” The system is an easy new way to learn to speak another language. Questions: call 508-775-2280.

CANVAS

BARNSTABLE

Centerville Library

Works in oil, watercolor and colored pencil by Joline Diehl are on exhibit in January at Centerville Library, 585 Main St.

Cape Cod Art Association

On Feb. 11 join CCAA from 7 to 10 p.m. and enjoy “A Hot Winter’s Night,” an evening of wine, chocolate, live music by the Peter West Jazz Group, art and raffle prizes. Don’t miss the fun! Tix are $20, on sale now.

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod will hold winter workshops to brighten up your winter:

Next up: “Warming Up Winter,” Jan. 29-30; “Painting Children’s Portraits,” Feb. 12-13, both to be held at Cape Cod Art Association, Route 6A, Barnstable. Registration forms at www.pastelpainterssocietyof capecod.com. Info at
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Guyer Barn Gallery

• “Paperdolls,” an exploration of the self-portrait by Kiana Marko, on display through Jan. 31.

• Art on Loan: Works by artists Mary Moquin and James Wolf are on display on the walls of the Hearing Room and the Selectmen’s Conference Room, both in Barnstable Town Hall, through Feb. 18.

Guyer Barn’s artist work studios at 50 Pearl St. welcome artist and designer Karen Billard, whose work features portraiture, jewelry, fiber and figurative art. Studios are open Saturdays and most weekdays and always by appointment.

The Barn offers classes and workshops for kids and adults throughout the season. Artist work studios at 50 Pearl St. feature a variety of works. The Barn’s hours are noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call 508-566-2880.

Higgins Art Gallery

The Higgins Art Gallery at Cape Cod Community College presents an exhibition by artist-in-residence Susan Lyman, “Economy of Nature: Sculpture in Wood, Paintings, and Works on Paper,” from Jan. 31 to Feb. 25, with a gallery reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the lobby of Tilden Arts Center, 4Cs, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. Lyman, a sculptor and painter, has lived year-round in Provincetown since 1981.

News from the Cahoon

Look for the museum’s first show of the new year - a benefit exhibition, “The Birds and the Beasts Were There: A Celebration of Animal Life” -- on display from Feb. 1 to March 13. Beneficiaries will be Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary and its Coastal Water Bird Program. Related gallery talks: Feb. 8: by Richard Waterhouse, exhibition curator; Feb. 22: by artist Donna Dodson; both 11 a.m.

The Cahoon Museum of American Art is located at 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.

The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts, with campuses at 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, and 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, are holding early spring classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance and music. Call for information at 508-362-2772 (Barnstable) or 508-540-0611 (Falmouth), or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.

Old Selectmen’s Gallery

The Old Selectmen’s Artist Gallery, 2311 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149), West Barnstable, exhibits new artists each week.

The Tao Gallery, 1989 Route 6A, West Barnstable, hosts exhibits throughout the season.

The Gallery also has a Provincetown location at 352 Commercial St. For more info, call 508-375-0428.

Call to artists!

The Barnstable Senior Center is seeking musicians and visual artists to share their talents in classes at the Senior Center in Hyannis. There is a small stipend, and classes are held year-round. Call Susan Griffin, activity coordinator, at 508-862-4761.

Camera Club at Art Association

The club meets monthly on the second and fourth Thursday. Educational pre-meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Photographers of all levels are invited.

The Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. Call 508-362-2909 or go to www.capecodartassoc.org.

CAPEWIDE

• Brewster – The Ladies’ Library will discuss the February reading selection, The Places in Between by Rory Stewart, at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the library meeting room. 508-896-3913.

Artist reception

The Art Wall at the South Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street, will exhibit the work of Leslie Kramer throughout the month of February. There will be an artist’s reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Refreshments will be served. Free event.

Yarmouth Art Guild

The Yarmouth Art Guild, a non-profit organization allowing members and guests who are interested in art to meet and socialize, meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at First Congregational Church, Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Upcoming: Jan. 28: Artist Joe Gallant will share his skills as an artist via demonstration, and give input on marketing. On Feb. 11, William Maloney will demonstrate oil painting techniques (with added humor). $5 guests. Refreshments. All are welcome.

Local landscapes on exhibit

The newest works by artist/photographer David John Correia, a collection of landscapes from Provincetown to Sandwich, will be on display through January at Momo’s Food Emporium, 598 Route 6A, East Sandwich. The scenes are photographed, then altered in Photoshop and Painter computer programs. More information at 508-364-6231.

Art at the Ladies’ Library

The Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., Brewster, is hosting an exhibit by Cape Cod artist Phil Airoldi. The sale and exhibit of works in pastel and acrylic continues through the month of January. A portion of the proceeds will benefit library programs. 508-896-3913.

Brewster photographers to exhibit

Brewster residents Sue and Elliott Carr will show their photos of water and shore birds, including Brewster’s ospreys, in “Brewster and Beyond,” an exhibit and sale throughout the month of February, with an opening reception 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5, all at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main Street. 508-896-9372.

Camera Club exhibit

A juried photographic exhibit sponsored by the Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club will be shown at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham from Feb. 6 - 25. Up to three pieces of original work per person may be entered. There will be an entry fee of $10 for each piece entered, payable at the time of drop-off. Images must be dropped off between 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. 508-945-3583. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

An exhibit of original sketches and watercolors by the late Harwich artist Deirdre “Dee” Maier Paulini will be on display through Feb. 27 in the Community Room at Cape Rep’s Cape House, North Side Route 6A, East Brewster. 508-896-1888.

Artist exhibit

Mayflower Place Retirement Community, 579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, is exhibiting artwork by Beth Higgins, with her exhibition “Peace,” through March 13. 508-790-0200.

Fresh Paint Gallery

Fresh Paint is located at 169 Route 6A in Yarmouthport, and can be reached at 508-375-9220. For more information, call Fresh Paint Gallery at 508-428-5478, or the Cultural Center at 508-394-7100.

Three Fish & a Ram

Three Fish & a Ram’s Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons North, invites you to their Open Mic Nights from 7 to 9 p.m. on the 4th Saturday of the month—hosting musicians, poets, performers and audience members. Info: www.threefishandaram.com.

For more information call 508-477-5767 or visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com.

Addison Art Gallery

The Addison Art Gallery is showing works by John Murphy representing places and scenes on Cape Cod. Includes original oils and limited edition prints. The gallery is at 43 Route 28, Orleans. 508-335-6200.

Collections Gallery

Collections Gallery is open at 23a Jarves St., Sandwich Village, and is celebrating its 19th anniversary this year. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 508-833-0039.

Glass without borders

“Bending Boundaries,” an exhibit of works by Benton Jones, is on display at Millstone Sculpture Gallery, Route 6A in Brewster.

Studio Gallery

The Studio Gallery, featuring original paintings by Robert K. Roark and the photographic art of Anita Winstanley, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment “or chance.” Also on display are sculptures by Michale Alfano and Vincent Russo.

Roark also accepts a limited number of private one-on-one art students, at levels from beginner to advanced. Call for more information.

The gallery is at 766 Main St., Dennis. 508-385-4713.

Creative Arts Center in Chatham

The Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For info on all programs, call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.

Connecting artists and veterans

Artist Robert John Cook is looking for artists of all interests and levels to participate in his TV show dedicated to helping military veterans express themselves through art. Artists of all types are invited, “whether it’s with a paint brush, cooking spatula, a guitar with a few chords, or a poet writing a poem.” Contact Cook at 508-367-5571 or
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Sign up for one of more than 30 affordable art workshops in a variety of mediums. PAAM offers a Master Class series, which allows students to study with artists in the areas for which they are known. This series runs throughout the year.

For more information on all upcoming classes and workshops, call 508-487-1750, or visit www.paam.org.

Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is $5 for non-members. Call 508-487-1750 or go to www.paam.org.

Art and events at Cultural Center

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, features year-round events, classes and exhibits for all interests.

Through Jan. 30: Second Annual Members’ Exhibition, free to the public.

Through Feb. 28: “Creative Convergence: Cape Cod”; works by 18 artists who converge periodically on Cape Cod to create and conspire in the artistic process.

The museum offers a wide variety of new classes and workshops for children and adults. For a complete schedule, visit www.ccmoa.org.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Route 6A in Dennis, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. through April. Call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.

CLUBS

German American Club

The German American Club of Cape Cod will hold a Fasching (German Mardi Gras) on Feb. 11, with social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., dancing to the music of the Vagabonds from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Fraternal Lodge, Route 28, Centerville. $22. For info and reservations call 508-385-2735 by Feb. 9.

Barnstable Newcomers

The Barnstable Newcomers Club is open to residents of Barnstable’s seven villages, and meets on the third Wednesday of most months, No limits to length of membership – everyone’s a newcomer forever. Refreshments and social gathering are followed by a featured speaker. For more info call 508-771-9654 or visit www.barnstablenewcomers.com.

Cape Cod Community Media Center

The Cape Cod Screenwriters Group meets every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 at the Cape Cod Community Media Center, 307 White’s Path, South Yarmouth. The group is open to writers with new or completed scripts, aspiring writers, writers looking to adapt a book, and those working in television and video. For more info, visit www.capemedia.org/.

The Media Center offers computer classes for individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information call 508-542-2013 or e-mail
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BARS monthly meeting

The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS) BARS holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of each month in the West Barnstable Community Building, Rte. 149, cor. Lombard Avenue. Meetings are open to the public. www.shellfishing.org.

Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (CIGSYA)

CIGSYA is offering a series of Transgender Support meetings, to be held each Wednesday from 8-9:30 p.m. at CIGSYA House. RSVP or simply drop by.

The Alliance holds drop-in hours from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for old and new members ages 22 and under.

CIGSYA House, 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis offers support and more for those 22 and under in the community. Call 508-778-7744 or go to www.CIGSYA.org.

The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance has a dance room, cyber center, library, TV room and game room as well as several support groups and other activities.

Knitting circle meets

The Love-Knots knitting group at EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place, 855 Harwich Road, Brewster, is a charitable knitting group that creates blankets and clothing to donate to A Baby Center in Hyannis, for infants and toddlers. The group meets regularly from 10 a.m. to noon on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, and knitters of all abilities are welcome. Info at 508-896-3252.

Cape Cod Ski Club

Go to www.capecodskiclub.com for up-to-date information.

Barnstable American Legion Post 206

The Barnstable American Legion Post 206 holds a meeting the second Monday of each month at the VFW Building, 467 Route 132 in Hyannis. Members and newcomers are always welcome. For information, call adjutant Joe Fallon at 508-760-1937.

Cape Cod Miniature Society

The Cape Cod Miniature Society holds meetings the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the West Barnstable Community Center on Route 149. New members are welcome. Call 508-896-7295.

Cape Cod Fencing Club

The Cape Cod Fencers meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 49 John Maki Road in West Barnstable. The group is a registered member of the New England Division of the US Fencing Association. E-mail
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or visit www.capecodfencingclub.org.

Cotuit Bird and Garden Club meetings

The Cotuit Bird and Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Cotuit Library on Main Street. Call 508-428-5928.

Cape Cod Bird Club

Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A in Brewster. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary

Members of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Barnstable Branch meet the second Thursday of the month at St. Mary’s Church in Barnstable Village at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Barnstable Youth Commission meetings

All are invited to attend meetings of and become members of the BYC, which meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 2 p.m. in the Senior Cafeteria at Barnstable High School. The BYC sponsors the monthly Youth at Mall Nights at the Cape Cod Mall and the Channel 18 Barnstable Now Youth Program. Call youth services coordinator Sally-Ann Imes at 508-862-4633.

Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club

This organization of men and women raises funds for eye research and other community services. Meetings are held at Barbyann’s Restaurant in Hyannis on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call 508-534-6099.

Needlepointers in Dennis

The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets the second Monday of the month at Carleton Hall in Dennis at 9:30 a.m. Call 508-778-0947.

Cape Cod Gay Men’s Chorus

Members of the chorus meet each Tuesday night at 7:30 to rehearse at the Cape Cod and Island Gay/Straight Youth Alliance House, Elm Avenue and Barnstable Road in Hyannis. New singers and musicians always welcome.

Astronomical Society meets at D-Y

All are invited to meetings of the Cape Cod Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School on Station Avenue in South Yarmouth.

Paranormal Research Society

The Cape & Islands Paranormal Research Society will open one meeting a month, usually on the final Friday, to the general public, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cape Cod Community College’s Lecture Hall B. Call 508-771-2725 or go to www.caiprs.com.

Cape Cod Motorcycle Club

Members of the Cape Cod Motorcycle Club meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Child and Family Services of Cape Cod, 1019 Iyannough Road in Hyannis. Motorcycles 350cc and above are welcome. The club is American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned. Call 508-775-3793.

Veterans For Peace

The Cape Cod chapter of Veterans For Peace meets the first Wednesday of each month in Hyannis. Call 508-420-5532 or 508-771-3915.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The VFW Hall holds meetings for its members throughout each month. Call 508-771-1323.

Cape Cod Civil War Round Table

Members of the Cape Cod Civil War Round Table meet the third Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road in South Yarmouth. Dues are $25 per year and can be paid at the first meeting or mailed to Ed Skoler, 481 Buck Island Road #15E, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673.

FILM

First Friday Films

The Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., presents the next in its First Friday Foreign Film series, Nurse. Fighter. Boy. (Canada, in English.) Screened at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Eddy Auditorium. Free admission.

FOR THE KIDS

“Drop-In Craft”

The Yarmouth Town Library, 312 Old Main St., will run a monthly “Drop-In Craft” session for 8- to 12-year-olds each month. Free event, supplies provided. For more information on upcoming sessions, call 508-760-4820.

Programs at Green Briar

A host of fun activities in the world of nature is available at the Thornton W. Burgess Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Animal story times are held each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m., for families with children age 3 and up. $2. Call 508-888-6870 for info on all upcoming activities.

Toddler Time in Brewster

Toddler Time at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St., will be at 10 a.m. each Thursday morning, for children ages birth to 3 years. Stories, songs and playtime. Story Hour for children ages 2 and up will be held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., with songs, stories and crafts. 508-896-3913.

Events at Marstons Mills Public Library

The Barnstable 4-H Club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (ages 8-11). Annual fee: $25, pre-registration required. The library is located at 2160 Main St., Marstons Mills. 508-428-5175.

4-H Club programs

The Barnstable County 4-H program offers a host of fall after school programs. For information on all new events, call 508-375-6695 or visit www.capecodextension.org/4-H-Youth-Development and click on Afterschool Current Programs and Flyers.

Art classes for kids

Three Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center, 36 Bates Road, north side of Mashpee Commons, has a host of classes for kids throughout the year. Call 508-477-2788 for details, or visit www.threefishandaram.com.

Little steps for little ones

Dance Designs in Hyannis offers a dance program for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call 508-771-2344 or go to www.dancedesignshyannis.com.

Barnes & Noble

Tuesday toddler story time is at 10 a.m. at the store at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, with preschool story time Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Fridays there is a special story time for school-age children at 7 p.m. Call 508-862-6310.

Cotuit Library

Story times at the Cotuit Library are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. Preschoolers are welcome for stories, songs and crafts.

Dennis Public Library

The Dennis Public Library in Dennisport holds pre-school story and craft time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays at 1 p.m. it’s Toddler Story and Play Time.

Programs at the Boys & Girls Club

Programs at the club include classes, cooking, games, music and more. The club is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Teen nights are held every weeknight from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday night the clubhouse is open from 6 to 10 p.m. for teens. Call 508-477-8845 or go to www.BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org. Membership is $25 annually.

MUSIC

CJOY at Cotuit Center

The Conservatory Jazz Orchestra for Youth (CJOY) will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd. (Rte. 28), under the direction of jazz artist Tony Lujan. For ticket info, call 508-428-0669.

The Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers, under director Joseph Marchio, will perform in concert with tenor Luigi Boccia in two concerts: 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St.; and 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at First United Methodist Church of Chatham, 569 Main St.. Pre-concert talk by music director, one hour before each concert. $25 reserved, $20 open seating. 888-556-2707.

The Met – Live in HD in Wellfleet

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater hosts performances of the Metropolitan Opera, live in HD: Next up: Nixon in China (Adams), a new production, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m., W.H.A.T. on the Julie Harris Stage, 2357 Route 6, Wellfleet.$24, $22 seniors, $15 under age 16. 508-349-9428 or www.what.org.

Sunday Concert Series

The Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main St. will present a special recital by the renowned local duo of baritone John Murelle and pianist Lucy Banner, at 2 p.m. Feb. 13. They’ll be performing their concert “Love Songs: Classics to Standards.”

Admission is free -- call the library at 508-896-3913 for additional information.

CCftA and Trespass Music are partnering to present the Art Barn Songwriter Series, to be held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Each performance features 2 professionally touring songwriters playing 45-minute sets. A chance to hear the area’s up-and-coming artists. Doors open 7 p.m., show 7:30. $5 suggested donation at the door. Info on upcoming shows: 508-428-0669

Grand music at the Grand Cru

The Grand Cru Wine Bar at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 in Hyannis, features live musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. Call 508-771-3000 for more upcoming performers.

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

The Harvest Gallery, located at 776 Main St., Dennis, features a wine bar, Thursday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 4 to 11 p.m., with live music beginning 7:30 p.m. (6:30 on Sunday). 508-385-2444.

The 586 offers live entertainment, from jazz to piano to contemporary rock. They are located at 586 Main St., Hyannis. A complete entertainment listing can be found at www.fiveeightysixbistro.com. 508-778-6515.

Island Merchant

The Island Merchant provides no-cover entertainment. For a full schedule, go to www.Theislandmerchant.com. The Island Merchant’s Jazz Jam with Bart Weisman is on the third Sunday of every month from 4 to 7 p.m. 508-771-1337.

Music at The Deck

Visit The Deck at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Rte. 132 and Bearse’s Way in Hyannis and hear the party band Hazy, Hot & Humid every Tuesday and Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. Every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m., catch popular songs via guitar and vocals from Steve Hanlon. 508-771-3000.

The Black Cat, 165 Ocean St., Hyannis, offers live entertainment throughout the year. Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m.: Mark Hennessey and Hollywood; Fridays from 7:30 p.m. to midnight: Jeff Lowe & Les Kuipers; Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m.: live entertainment in the lounge. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 508-778-1233.

Brockton Johnnys

Brockton Johnnys, 731 Route 28, Yarmouth, offers entertainment six nights a week from 9 p.m.-midnight, Jazz on Sundays from 7-10 p.m. and Kids’ Karaoke every Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. More info at 508-477-1054.

Siena Italian Grill and Bar

Siena features live music every Wednesday (7 p.m.) and Friday (8 p.m.). The grill and bar is located in Mashpee Commons. For more information call 508-477-5929.

Riverway Lobster House

Dance, dine and listen to jazz, swing, Latin and pop every Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m., featuring the music of the Bart Weisman jazz group, at the Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth. More info at 508-398-2172.

Third Fret Coffeehouse

The Third Fret features entertainment on Saturday nights. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 at door. Third Fret is located at 2150 Main St., Marstons Mills (next to the library).

Roadhouse Cafe is all jazzed up

The Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St. in Hyannis, features weekly entertainment. On Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. there’s live entertainment at the piano bar. On Monday nights, enjoy live jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 508-775-2386 or go to www.roadhousecafe.com.

Jazz in Barnstable Village

The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern on Route 6A in Barnstable Village offers Sunday jazz brunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

On tap at the British Beer Company

There’s something going on every night at the British Beer Company on Main Street across from the Hyannis Public Library.

Contra dances in Cotuit

A Contra dance is held the second Saturday of every month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main St. in Cotuit, with live music by John Alden & Friends. Beginners and singles are welcome and soft-soled shoes are recommended. All dances begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 508-420-2188.

STAGE

The sky’s still there

Legally Married – and the Sky Didn’t Fall, a musical revue about love and same-sex marriage, featuring Jon Arterton and James Mack, with John Thomas on piano, will be presented at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Brewster Ladies’ Library (enter at side), 1822 Main Street. Admission by donation benefits PFLAG of Cape Cod’s scholarship fund. More info at 508-432-8119 or www.jonandjames.com.

Chocolate and Bubbly

Marstons Mills Library, 2160 Main St., presents an evening of “Chocolate and Bubbly,” 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Enjoy a “chocolate challenge” and an assortment of bubbly beverages, with a featured reading of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. $10 advance, $15 at door. Info: www.mmpl.org.

Broadway Bound

Neil Simon’s play, Broadway Bound, is at the Academy of Performing Arts, in Orleans, through Feb. 6, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets ($20), call 508-255-1963.

BCC, 3171 Main St., Barnstable Village, presents The Hollow, based on the Agatha Christie mystery and directed by Christy Morris, through Jan. 30, with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. $16, $14 students and seniors. Box office: 508-362-6333.

Cape Cod Dinner Theater

Enjoy comedy, mystery and more during a winter season of Dinner Theater at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse’s Way, Hyannis. Upcoming:

• Jan. 29: Comedy on the Road – the best in stand-up comedy from Boston and New York.

CCftA presents Side By Side By Sondheim, a music revue in two acts, featuring the songs of Broadway and film composer Stephen Sondheim, Feb. 3–20, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night reception follows Feb. 3 performance. $20, $18 seniors, $10 students. (Opening night only: Buy one ticket at $20, get one free.) 508-428-0669.

Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), and holds ongoing exhibits and performances. 508-428-0669 or www.ArtsOnTheCape.com.

AUDITIONS

Studio Theatre production

Cape Cod Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its spring production, Magic Time, by James Sherman, directed by Vana Trudeau, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 28 and noon-3 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Studio Theatre of Tilden Arts Center at 4Cs, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. Roles for 5 men, 3 women. Performance dates are March 31-April 9. More info: 508-246-6277.

The Osterville Garden Club will host a program on the world-famous Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 421 Wianno Ave., Osterville, at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 7, presented by prize-winning floral arrangers Bobbie Lingard and Robin Murphy. Light lunch served prior to the program. Please reserve by Feb. 1. $5. 508-428-7395.

A chicken pie supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Liberty Hall in Marstons Mills. $9, tickets available at the library. More info at 508-737-5899.

Learn to knit

A new session of beginning knitting lessons for ages 8 to 80+ will be held at Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St., Barnstable Village, to be led by Didi McKimmey. The six-week session will run on Tuesdays, from through Feb. 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pick from one of several projects. Call or stop by to register. 508-362-6636.

Needed: a warm barn

The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is looking for a few heated barns on Cape Cod, to help give homes to a few feral cats that cannot go back to their colony. These cats need a steady environment and feeding, just as a cat that resides inside.

If you have a heated barn available, and if you'd like to volunteer or are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, contact the New England Society for Abandoned Animals, PO Box 1041, Osterville, MA 02655, online at www.nesaa.org or call (508) 771-7800.

African Dance & Drum

• Ongoing classes in African Dance are held every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School gym, 165 Bearse’s Way (next to HYCC). $12 each class.

CHAMP House in Hyannis is asking for donations of gently used shoes and boots (or even a new pair!) to help keep needy Cape Codders warm this winter. Drop these off at any Centerville Cleaners location (Centerville, Osterville, Hyannis) during January. Sponsored by Tuttle Team Real Estate and Centerville Cleaners to benefit CHAMP House.

BSC is continuing its second year with the Brown Bag Lunch Program, which provides a free bag of food each month to low-income seniors. Volunteers gather on the first Friday of each month to assemble and distribute the food items. Those interested in the program may call the Center.

The Senior Center is located at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. For a list of programs and events, call 508-862-4750.

Fancy Nancy Valentine Tea

The Centerville Historical Museum will hold its Fancy Nancy Tea for 2011 on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Admission to this fundraising event is $25 per person, to support the educational outreach activities of the museum. This is a special “dress up” party for little girls ages four and up, and their valentine dates. There’ll be crafts, games, music and storytime readings. Call before Jan. 28 for reservations: 508-775-0331.

Backyard Horticulture

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod, along with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, is offering two courses in Backyard Horticulture:

The Centerville Historical Museum is located at 513 Main St. Its permanent collection includes a 19th century room, colonial revival kitchen, sea captains exhibit, Victorian accessories and fan collection, Sandwich glass and more.

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free to kids under 12. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information call 508-775-0331 or
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Society for Abandoned Animals

This New England society will hold a volunteer orientation for all interested in working with abandoned animals – sessions will be the last Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at PetSmart in the Festival Mall, Route 132, Hyannis.

Cape Abilities thrift shop expands

Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop has moved to a newer, bigger location across the street, at 3239 Main St., Barnstable Village, next to the fire station. Open year-round, the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 508-362-3417.

Osterville Historical Museum

The Osterville Historical Museum, 155 West Bay Road, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum admission is $5, members and kids free. More info: 508-428-5861.

Barnstable Historical Society

The Barnstable Historical Society has moved its collection across Route 6A to its new home at 3087 Main St., West Barnstable, just across from Sturgis Library. Reassembled and revised exhibits are dedicated to the town’s seafarers, home life, children and craftsmanship, along with other local themes. The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday through October. 508-362-2982 or visit www.barnstablehistoricalsociety.org.

Zion Union Heritage Museum

The Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North St. in Hyannis, features artwork and memorabilia by Cape Codders on the Cape’s African-American and Cape Verdean history.

The museum is closed during January, and will reopen in February. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 10 to 17, and free for younger children.

JFK Hyannis Museum

The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, 397 Main St., features photographic, video and oral history exhibits surrounding JFK’s days spent on Cape Cod. The museum is closed for the season. $5; $2.50 children 10-17; free to children under 10. 508-790-3077.

Maritime museum events

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis, hosts lectures, classes and other activities for all ages.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students and free for children under 7. Go to www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org or call 508-775-1723.

Coast Guard Heritage Museum

The Coast Guard Heritage Museum at the Trayser, 3353 Main St. (Rte. 6A), Barnstable, is closed for the season, but open to visitors and groups by appointment Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 508-362-8251 or send an e-mail to
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to make arrangements. Visit www.coastguardheritaagemuseum.org for info on special programs and volunteer opportunities.

The Dottridge Homestead and Museum is located at 1148 Main St., Cotuit, and is open in season every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The newly refurbished museum offers a look at how life was lived in the 19th century, right down to the kitchen garden, while the Fire Museum houses the oldest mechanical fire engine on Cape Cod. The museum is under the aegis of the Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit. For information, call 508-428-0461 or visit www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org.

CAPEWIDE

Valentine Dinner Dance

The rock ‘n soul band The Moonlighters will entertain at the Audible Local Ledger’s Annual Valentine Dinner Dance, 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 5, at the Falmouth Navigator, 55 Ashumet Road, East Falmouth. Dinner, dancing, and buffet, all to benefit the Audible Local Ledger. $30. 508-539-2030.

Pancake fundraiser

The Nauset Youth Alliance will hold a Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at the VFW, Freemans Way, Brewster. The non-profit Alliance serves the children and families of Brewster and youth from the Lower Cape. All you can eat - $6, $4 children. 508-896-7900.

Charity poker tournament

A Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament to raise money for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at Dino’s Sports Bar, Route 151, Mashpee. Players may register beginning at 1:30 p.m. Open to players 21 and up. $50 cash donation per player is required. Raffles and prizes. Info: 508-759-9696.

Cape Cod Salties Sportfishing Club will host a Fly Fishing Seminar Series, for fly fishers of any experience level (for adults and kids 12 and older - accompanied by an adult), to be held Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. from through March 31, at the Dennis Public Library, 8 Hall St. Advance registration required for more information, call Bill Cottle, fly fishing coordinator, at 508-759-2348.

Yarmouth Senior Center

The Yarmouth Senior Center hosts a variety of talks, activities and programs throughout the year.

The Senior Center is accepting donations of grocery gift cards and new items such as scarves, mittens, blankets, toiletries (fragrance-free), socks, pre-packaged food items, etc., to distribute to needy families in the neighborhood.

The Center is located at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. Call for more info or to register for programs: 508-394-7606.

Capt. Bangs Hallet House

The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, the Cape’s only furnished sea captain’s home, is located at 11 Strawberry Lane, off Rte. 6A, Yarmouthport. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for kids. Yarmouth residents are free. For information call 508-362-3021 or visit www.hsoy.org.

Thrift Shops are open

• The Unitarian Universalist Thrift Shop is open, with merchandise at bargain prices! Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. UU Meeting House is located at intersection of Queen Anne and Crowell roads., Chatham, near Chatham Village Market. Info at 508-945-2075.

• The Thrift Shop at the West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 383 Main St. (Rte. 28), is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Come in and find good quality clothing, jewelry, kitchen utensils and appliances, toys, bedding and much more. 508-775-0891.

Chatham Historical Society

A new experiential exhibit has opened at the Atwood House Museum, home of the Chatham Historical Society, 347 Stage Harbor Road. “Chatham to China: Acculturation, Encounter and Trade” explores the travel and trading adventures of Chatham sea captains during the 1800s, and their impact on Chatham and the region. Exhibit visitors can trade for silk or tea, and sell their goods back at old Boston’s India Wharf. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5, $3 students, free to under 12. For more information, call 508-364-0850.

Edward Gorey House

The Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport, is featuring the exhibit “Artful Associations: Edward Gorey Illustrates Famous Authors,” containing original drawings, sketches and book cover mockups, celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed writer and artist. Hours are Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. 508-362-3909 or visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.

Bourne Historical Society

The Bourne Historical Society’s hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Good Hope Adoption Services, Inc., 708 Route 134, South Dennis, holds information sessions the first Wednesday of every month on domestic and international child placement. Couples and single prospective parents are welcome. To RSVP for a session call 508-385-7815 or go to www.goodhopeadoption.org.

Vets and widows offered aid

The Massachusetts Veterans’ Service Officers Association reminds veterans and their spouses and widows that supplementary financial assistance is available through local Veterans Services Offices. Visit your local VSO office or contact the MVSOA at 617-210-5480.

Mature workers get a second chance

The Mature Workers Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod has openings in its “Bridge Back to Work” program. People 55 and over who are looking to return to work are eligible. Call Gloria or Mary at 508-394-4630 ext. 134 or 135.

Foster and adoptive families needed

Social workers and local foster parents are present the fourth Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the state Department of Social Services, 32 Commercial St., South Yarmouth, to discuss foster parenting and adoption. Stop by or call 508-771-1727.

NATURE

Burgess Society events

The Thornton W. Burgess Society is located at 4 Water St. in Sandwich. A variety of events for children and adults is featured year-round at the Burgess Museum and at the Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich.

Ongoing: Saturday Nature Club for Families, offered once a month at East Sandwich Game Farm. Families with kids ages 6 and up. $5. Pre-registration required.

Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday til mid-April. Admission is by donation. For more information and a complete schedule of programs, visit www.thorntonburgess.org or call 508-888-6870.

Learn about nature’s beautiful Large-headed Barred Owls in a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Long Pasture, and be present as two of these fascinating creatures, who were rehabilitated at the Cape Wildlife Center, are released into the wild. $8, $6 kids.

Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary at 345 Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid, has 25 miles of trails and a visitors’ center overlooking Barnstable Harbor. Frequent events and talks for adults and children include walks, birding, fields, pond and tidal pools, cruises and more, for children and adults. Call for information: 508-362-7475.

• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is located off Route 6 just past the Eastham/Wellfleet town line. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Walks, birding and tidal pool exploration, family cruises, canoe trips and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call 508-349-2615.

• Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary

Skunknett River Sanctuary, Bumps River Road, Osterville, holds a variety of ongoing walks and programs. 508-362-7475 for info.

TALKS

Falmouth Forum

Jan. 28: “Intimacy in the Piano Music of Schumann and Chopin,” with Robert Wyatt, Steinway artist and director of music, Highfield Hall, Falmouth. Forums are at 7:30 p.m. in the MBL Lillie Auditorium, 7 MBL St., Woods Hole. Free event.

Talks at CCMNH

• Certified Master Bander and trainer Sue Finnegan will present a program on “Bird Banding: What it is and why it is so important,” 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster. Learn more about this technique for studying the movement, survival and behavior of wild birds.

• CCMNH wildlife biologist Dr. Jonathan Way aims to increase our understanding and appreciation of coyotes, in a talk and PowerPoint presentation on “Tracking the Eastern Coyotes Among Us,” 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at CCMNH. $7.

More info on talks at 508-896-3867, x133.

Wild Talks

Wild Talks of the Air, Land and Sea – a free Winter Lecture Series at the Cape Wildlife Center, 4011 Main St., Barnstable. Next up:

• Feb. 9: Natural History of Cottontails, with Dave Paulson.

More info at 508-362-0111 or www.humanesociety.org/cape.

First Tuesday at Waquoit Bay

Join the folks of Waquoit Bay Reserve, 149 Waquoit Hwy (Route 28) at 7 p.m. for a monthly forum, “First Tuesdays at Waquoit Bay Reserve.” Each month, a different action that can help to preserve our coastal waters for ourselves and our children is examined. On Feb. 1: “Getting There: Bikes, Buses, Biofuels, and Beyond!”

On March 2: “Saving Open Space.” More info at www.waquoitbayreserve.org.

WALKS

Barnstable Land Trust

BLT hosts a roster of walks and talks for the winter.

The Barnstable Land Trust is a non-profit, community-based conservation organization offering information about preserving the open spaces on Cape Cod. Go to www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585 for a schedule, information and directions on all walks or events.

Join the Barnstable Historical Society and Derek Bartlett on a stroll of the historic homes of Barnstable Village, and learn the natural history of Barnstable Harbor. Walks are each Wednesday at 2 p.m. $5, free to children under 8. For information call 508-362-2982.

Simple walks for seniors, kids

The Thornton W. Burgess Society holds gently-paced nature walks every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for seniors, led by naturalist Patricia Gonser. Walkers should meet at the Green Briar Nature Center, Route 6A in Sandwich to travel to other areas. $6 for society members, $8 for non-members.

Walks through the Green Briar Nature Center’s Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.

Call Green Briar at 508-888-6870.

VOLUNTEERS

NE Society for Abandoned Animals

The New England Society for Abandoned Animals is seeking volunteers to support programs and activities at its no-kill Shelter and Education Center in Centerville. To sign up, visit www.nesaa.org for an application, or call 508-771-7800.

SolAmor Hospice

SolAmor Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit patients under hospice care in nursing homes in the Mashpee area. Volunteers are formally trained and are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team helping patients. If you are interested, call Karen Spangler at 508-743-0203 or email
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Horizons for Homeless Children

Horizons is seeking volunteers to spend time with children living in domestic violence and family homeless shelters in Barnstable County, two hours a week. Six-month commitment. Upcoming trainings: Jan. 29, Boston; Feb. 12, Bourne. Both 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact 508-999-9454 or visit
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for more information on this program.

Vets needed

VNA Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod is seeking veterans for the Volunteers for Veterans program. Volunteers will receive special training to help acknowledge and support veterans, and provide visits and respite to vets and their caregivers. Call Gayle for more information at 508-957-7709.

Be a Big for a Cape kid

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and Islands is looking for adult volunteers to mentor its participants. Caring volunteers are needed a couple of hours a couple of times per month to spend time with kids. For information or to volunteer, call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 508-771-5150 or go to www.bbbsmb.org.

4-H needs help with youth programs

The Barnstable County 4-H Program needs adults to help as club leaders for 4-H clubs. Training, resource materials, curriculum and support are provided. For information or to volunteer, contact youth educator Judy Vollmer at 508-375-6696 or
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Elder services help needed

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands are looking for volunteers for its Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Certification training is provided by Elder Services, and travel expenses are reimbursable. Call 800-244-4638, ext. 220.

VISTA volunteers needed

Massachusetts Residents are encouraged to join the Americorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program to help fight poverty. Call 800-942-2677 or go to www.AmeriCorps.gov.

Horizons needs help

Energetic volunteers are needed for Horizons for Homeless Children with a shelter in Hyannis. A commitment of six months is required. For more information or to volunteer, call 508-999-9454 or go to www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org.

AIDS group needs you

The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Hyannis, needs volunteers to assist in the office and food pantry. Call 508-778-1954.

Caregivers needed for local children

Cape Cod Child Development is looking for volunteers for its Head Start, Child Care and Early Intervention Programs as well as the administrative offices. Call 800-974-8860.

Auxiliary thrift shop needs volunteers

The Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 690 Main St. in Hyannis, is looking for volunteers. Call 508-775-0078.

Dare to help kids

Dare Family Services, a non-profit that provides specialized foster care for children throughout the state, is looking for adults to become foster parents. Foster parents are provided with 24-hour support, training and a tax-free stipend for the child’s care. Call a home finder at 508-802-9515.

Board members needed

Make a difference in children’s lives by becoming an advisory board member or committee participant at Child and Family Services in Hyannis. No special training or experience is needed. Call 508-778-1839.

Independence House needs help

Volunteers are needed at Independence House in Hyannis to help plan and carry out fund-raising events. Call 508-771-6507.

Environmental monitors needed

The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is looking for volunteers to participate in the Citizen Environmental Monitoring Program. Duties include taking water samples from Provincetown to Duxbury. Call 508-487-3623, ext. 122.

Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center

Veterans and their families can find a wide range of support and services at the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center in Hyannis, including counseling, a food pantry, employment and housing assistance, legal aid and more. These are available to veterans of all eras. Call 800-355-1591.